Not the craziest week in Rock History but definitely some things to note…
For releases and accolades:
The Turtles, “Happy Together” was released in 1967, which would go on the be the bands one and only chart topper.
Also in 1967, The Beatles released “Penny Lane” and “Strawberry Fields Forever” in the U.S.
Aretha Franklin recorded her cover of the Otis Redding song ”Respect” in 1967.
In 1977, The B-52s performed their first live gig, a Valentine’s Day party in their hometown of Athens, Georgia for their friends and family.
Rod Stewart’s Da Ya Think I’m Sexy hit #1 in 1979, his third single to do so.
In 1987, Bon Jovi hit #1 with “Livin’ On A Prayer,” their first chart topper.
Led Zeppelin was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammy Awards in 2004.
In 2005, Ray Charles’ final album, Genius Loves Company, won eight Grammy awards.
Michael Jackson had an interesting week in history:
In 1988, Michael Jackson bought the 2,700 acre Neverland Ranch which he owned until his death in 2009
Michael Jackson told Oprah his light skin was caused by a disorder called Vitiligo in 1993. He also admitted he had “minor” plastic surgery on his nose.
Some happy days for a few artists:
Beatles drummer Ringo Starr married his long-time girlfriend Maureen in 1965. John and George attended, Paul was away on vacation
In 1984, Elton John married German recording engineer Renate Blauel on 14 February 1984, in an extravagant wedding ceremony at St Mark’s Church, Darling Point, Sydney, Australia. Blauel attempted suicide during their honeymoon in St-Tropez after John told her that he wanted to end the union.
Prince married his backup dancer, Mayte Jannell Garcia in 1996.
It isn’t a week in Rock History without dome crime:
Police raided Keith Richards’ estate, where they discover “various substances of a suspicious nature” and arrest him and Mick Jagger in 1967.
In 1998, Axl Rose was charged with disorderly conduct following a row with a baggage handler at an Arizona airport. Rose was later released on bail.
One band had a meltdown:
Vince Neil, who had been pursuing IndyCar racing, is booted from Mötley Crüe in 1992
And we lost an absolute icon:
In 2012, Whitney Houston was found dead in suite 434 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. She was submerged in the bathtub. Beverly Hills paramedics arrived at approximately 3:30 p.m. and found the singer unresponsive and performed CPR. Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m.
